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Rainbow Line
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| “ | When you slide your stylus across the Touch Screen, you draw a rainbow line. When Kirby rides on rainbow lines, he rolls in the direction the line was drawn. | ” | — Kirby: Canvas Curse manual, pg. 8 |
Rainbow Lines (referred to asRainbow Ropes inKirby and the Rainbow Curse) are colorful lines drawn by the stylus on the touch-screen of theNintendo DS inKirby: Canvas Curse and on theWii U Game Pad inKirby and the Rainbow Curse. These lines are drawn by the player using theMagical Paintbrush in the former game, and byElline in the latter. Using these lines, the player can guideKirby by creating for him a path to follow, or they can be used to protect him from various hazards such as enemy projectiles, lasers, andbottomless pits. Rainbow lines can be drawn anywhere on the screen, except inGray Zones, but careful monitoring of the Ink Gauge is necessary, as if ink runs out, no lines can be drawn. Ink replenishes quickly while Kirby is on the ground, but slowly while suspended in the air or riding rainbow lines.
Basics[edit]
Rainbow Lines are mostly used to guide Kirby's movements. Due to Kirby's movement limitations in these games, the lines are his only way to get over walls and open pits. Kirby will follow the direction the line was drawn. Loops can be drawn to speed Kirby up as though a dash move has been activated. Lines drawn too steep will ricochet Kirby's direction of travel. Whenever a second line is drawn, the first will begin to disappear quickly.
Using rainbow linesunderwater inverts the mechanics somewhat. Since Kirby's ball form naturally floats, lines need to be overhead to guide him. InGray Zones, Rainbow Lines cannot be drawn at all. Rainbow Lines can also be used to block wind or currents from contact-activated fans to free Kirby's movements.
Defense[edit]
Lines can block on-coming projectile attacks fromShotzos,Flame Shotzos, lasers, and more. Clever use of the ink can both protect Kirby and provide the rail to travel on. Some enemies (likeThudd) are able to attack through rainbow lines and even destroy them. Of all the boss fights inKirby: Canvas Curse, only theDrawcia battle requires the use of rainbow lines.
Specifics by game[edit]
Kirby: Canvas Curse[edit]
Rainbow Lines first appear inKirby: Canvas Curse, where they are conjured using theMagical Paintbrush in order to help Kirby defeatDrawcia. By default, they resemble colorful lines that follow the shape they are drawn in and continually shift through the colors of the rainbow. Both ends of the lines are indicated with a white glow, which flash orange if the Ink Gauge runs out.
Additional ink types can be unlocked inMedal Swap, which give them unique appearances on both the drawn lines and the Ink Gauge, in addition to changing the sound effects for drawing Rainbow Lines.
| Ink Types inKirby: Canvas Curse | ||
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| Ink Type | Description | Notes |
 | A colorful line that continuously shifts through the colors of the rainbow. As the line is drawn using the stylus, it plays a sketching sound effect that is adorned with sparkling sounds. Colorful sparkles are generated when the line disintegrates. | This is the default ink type, unlocked from the start. |
 | A black-and-white line that scrolls through a pattern of black and white segments. Its appearance on the Ink Gauge displays as gray and white. As the line is drawn using the stylus, it plays a magic whistling sound effect. Monochromatic sparkles are generated when the line disintegrates. | This can be unlocked from the Medal Swap using sixMedals. |
 | A line resembling a scrolling string of red and yellow beads without any background. Its appearance on the Ink Gauge features a white background. As the line is drawn using the stylus, it plays a wavy, magical sound effect similar to a magic wand. Golden sparkles are generated when the line disintegrates. | This can be unlocked from the Medal Swap using sixMedals. |
 | A yellow line with a repeating pattern of red and blue circles. As the line is drawn using the stylus, it plays a sound resembling the chirping of birds. Red, blue, and yellow sparkles are generated when the line disintegrates. | This can be unlocked from the Medal Swap using sixMedals. |
Line Trial[edit]
- Main article:Rainbow Run
Line Trial is a mode of Rainbow Run in which ink usage must be minimal in order to receive themedal prizes. The courses are from areas of the main game levels, but replacing theWorld of Drawcia withunlockable courses. The top screen replaces the map with a large ink bottle filled with Rainbow styled ink. The bottle has incremental markings on it, to gauge usage.
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse[edit]
InKirby and the Rainbow Curse,Rainbow Ropes serve largely the same purpose as before, but are now painted byElline and resemble coiled clay ropes that continually change color. The spin of these ropes also more clearly indicates what direction they will make Kirby travel if he rides them. These slowly lose their color saturation as they begin to wear out, and are quickly overridden if another rainbow rope is drawn through them. Rainbow Ropes are also generally more fragile than rainbow lines inKirby: Canvas Curse, since a single explosive projectile will destroy them.
In addition to guiding Kirby, rainbow ropes can also be used to build platforms forWaddle Dees to stand on and jump from. Ink Bottles can also be found in this game, which immediately replenish the Ink Gauge without needing Kirby to land on solid ground. The Rainbow Rope also has unique interactions with Kirby's transformations, which are spelled out in more detail on theKirby Tank,Kirby Submarine, andKirby Rocket pages.
Trivia[edit]
- In the official Play Nintendo comic strip titled"Mystery Art", Elline's rainbow ropes are mistaken for "colorful poop" by a bystandingWaddle Doo andCappy.
Gallery[edit]
Using a Rainbow Line to block a laser inKirby: Canvas Curse
Using a Rainbow Line to write a quick message inKirby: Canvas Curse
Artwork of a Rainbow Rope fromKirby and the Rainbow Curse
Artwork of Kirby riding a rainbow rope while Waddle Dee runs along the ground, fromKirby and the Rainbow Curse
Artwork of Kirby following a rainbow rope that Elline drew, fromKirby and the Rainbow Curse
Using the rainbow rope to redirectKirby Submarine's torpedoes inKirby and the Rainbow Curse
Using the rainbow rope to helpKirby Rocket land the final hit onDark Crafter inKirby and the Rainbow Curse
Screenshot of anInk Bottle, used to replenish ink for the rainbow rope inKirby and the Rainbow Curse
Artwork of an Ink Bottle fromKirby and the Rainbow Curse
TheMagical Paintbrush drawing a Rainbow Line inFind Kirby!! Big Gathering at the Party!
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | 虹のライン Niji no rain | Rainbow line |
| Russian | Радужная веревочка[1] Raduzhnaya verevochka | Rainbow rope |
| European Spanish | Línea arco iris | Rainbow line |
References
- ↑Kirby and the Rainbow Curse electronic manual, page 8
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